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Andra Turpin
August 25, 2016 | Eaton, OH
Ithaca, Michigan
1930 - 2015
Vanderbeek, Grace V.; age 85; of Ithaca; died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. Grace was born June 15, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Steinecke) Randel. She married William Vanderbeek on July 9, 1955 in Alma. He preceded her in death on...
Read MoreAndra Turpin
August 25, 2016 | Eaton, OH
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Vanderbeek's death. I, too, was one of her 7th grade students. I adored her and am now a teacher myself. I loved her stories and can still remember so many details about her life. I am honored that she shared those with us. She made me feel like I was capable. What an impact she had on so many of us.
Another student from 1972-1973
January 10, 2016 | Anchorage, AK
I'm so sorry for your loss. She sounds like she was an amazing lady.
Tim Lambrecht
December 20, 2015 | Alma, MI
She was an important member of our family and she will be missed. Becky Vanderbeek, niece
December 18, 2015
My sympathies to this amazing lady's family. I'm very sorry for your loss. I will never forget being editor in chief of the Wildcat Gazette and the confidence instilled by a wonderful teacher..
Former eighth grade student
December 18, 2015 | Alma, MI